[MRIC] Suggested Equipmnet

[wb0egr]

Bob,

Thank you for your information.  It is quite insightful and helpful with 
respect to the equipment requirements for Winlink2000.

73,
Pat, wb0egr
Harford County EC/RO

Bob Long wrote:
> Prior to our last meeting I asked Mike Barrett K3MMB what equipment he 
> suggested,    Mike replied:
>
> There are many new and exciting things happening in the EMCOMM 
> community. I will ask Steve Waterman to give us a glance at the 
> foundation and the best path for the use of Winlink and it's new 
> features.
>
> As far as modem, if you are using winlink, the SCS PTC family of 
> pactor 3 modems are the best that can be had. Steve can add to that 
> based on more experience. Honestly, any of today's rigs will do the 
> job. I (and TSA) use ICOM, with good results. Arlington county is 
> finding the the kenwoods carry the load quite well, as I am sure all 
> others will
>
> When I put together an HF station for winlink, it runs about 2200.00. 
> Icom 718, SCS modem, SGC tuner and rigblaster plug and play.
>
> Then Mike passed that request along to Steve Waterman, K4CJX.  St 
> eve's response is listed below.
>
> Steve's preference:
>
> HF Transceiver: Kenwood TS-480HX. $1080
> Modem: PTC IIEX with P3.  $1000
> LDC 200 Pro Auto-tuner. $230
> B & W antenna 90 feet. $275
>
> VHF/UHF Transceiver: Kenwood V71A Kantronics 9612 Plus modem
>
> 50 AMP DuraComm Switching Power supply (rack)
>
>
> Steve, aaa9ac
> Winlink development team
>
> Mike added:
>
>
> So, for now these seem to be good suggestions for those seeking advice 
> as to how to proceed.  I think one of the things that was said at our 
> meeting was sound, these suggestions give us an idea as to what type 
> of equipment will do the job.
> Bob, KD3JK
> EC/RO WASHINGTON COUNTY
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